Lightning Strikes Twice - 3rd AMERICAN Regiment

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Hey guys,

I am still riding the high from last week's South Carolina revolutionary war button, a perfect 3rd Regiment of Rangers. Got back out this evening and figured I'd give the site another sweep, just to make sure I didn't miss any targets. After about an hour of grid work and 0 signals, I figured I got it all. With another hour to kill, I said to myself...if I was shooting at someone from this position with a musket, where would I be. After all, I did find a lottery button and a USA there, which reflects at least 3 different soldiers. There was really only one position that would make sense, a small section where the coast jutted out. So I walked about 200 yards and starting swinging, musket ball...musket ball...and then the CTX made the 12-20 tone I had been waiting for. Flipped the plug and holy $#%@ its marked.

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Initially only saw the 3 and thought I might have another SC, but quickly recognized the crown and 3rd American as the "other" 3rd...the New York Volunteers (loyalist) 3rd American Regiment. These guys were raised in NY in 1776 as part of General Howe's army, and eventually ended up in Florida in October 1778 with Sir Henry Clinton. They worked their way through Savanna, eventually took Charleston in April 1780. It's nothing short of crazy that I've stumbled on an undocumented skirmish site, that ultimately resulted in the surrender of the SC 3rd Regiment of Rangers to the Loyalist 3rd American Regiment. What are the chances of digging 2, 3rd Regiment buttons, both made up of American colonists...and on opposite sides of the crown in little over a week :laughing7:

Careful cleaning revealed museum quality condition...I am speechless with this one.

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Here's a ruff one from Don's book

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2019 is certainly shaping up to be my best year detecting and we are barely into February. Holding these 2 buttons side by side is nothing short of incredible. As always thanks for looking and good luck swinging this weekend.

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Added a group shot of the best buttons from the site, and final wax coat now that it's dry.

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lairmo

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Unreal!! I love it good job!
 

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you got my banner vote on this one! Great job!
 

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Love those early military buttons. I have near zero chance of finding one around here and even if I did it would likely be toasted so I envy some of you guys. :occasion14:
 

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Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!
 

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And again, Congratulation's on a beautiful button :icon_thumright:
 

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Amazing find! Congratulations!
 

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you got my banner vote on this one! Great job!

As you know pewter is a funny material, this one had just the right moisture and a higher lead content. Condition is just gorgeous...crazy to think they came through your backyard first before making it up here.
 

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Love those early military buttons. I have near zero chance of finding one around here and even if I did it would likely be toasted so I envy some of you guys. :occasion14:

Thanks toasted, I wouldn't be so sure...maybe a Maryland pewter up there somewhere :laughing7:
 

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VMIDigger, not only would I be speechless on a button find such as this, I'd most likely be in the ER getting the ole' ticket jump started. Congrats to you on one Great piece of our Saved History. Hit this site again.
 

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Killer button, congratulations! :occasion14:
 

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